For those who know a lot more than me I have a question.
Under ideal circumstances what is the best line tension one should use
to launch a sailplane? That is, is there a formula I can employ to
calculate line tension needed to launch a sailplane knowing such things
as its mass, wing span, wing loading, method of construction (built up,
composite, hollow) and any other parameters such as type of line
(stretch , non stretch, twisted or braided, monofilament ) etc.
The reason I ask is because I have just finished building a winch in
which I can adjust the output tension in the line without having to
pulse the foot switch. Line tension can be changed easily and quickly to
accomodate various planes.
TIA
Andrew
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